Okinawa Day 2026
Since 1999, London Okinawa Sanshinkai has brought the culture of Okinawa – the southernmost islands of Japan – to the UK through music and dance performances.
Our biggest event of the year is Okinawa Day, which we’ve been hosting since 2009, bringing musicians, dancers, and other performers from the UK, Europe, and Japan together to showcase Okinawan culture in London.
Venue
| When | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| Time | 11:00-17:00 |
| Cost | Free |
| Where | The Blue Market, Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ (Map). |
| Tube | Bermondsey |
| Train | South Bermondsey |
| Bus | 1, 381, or P12 to Anchor Street (Stop PB) or Southwark Park Road/St James’s Road (Stop PG) |
Programme
11:00 Kajadifu
11:05 London Okinawa Sanshinkai “Kariyushi” set
11:50 Nomura School of Ryukyu Classical Music
12:15 Paris Sanshin Club set
12:50 Amami Folk Music
13:15 Eisa Traditional Dancing
13:40 Okinawan Karate Gojyu Ryu / Meibukan
14:10 Miyako Folk Music
14:40 Eisa Workshop
15:00 London Okinawa Sanshinkai / Paris Sanshin Club “Mo Ashibi” set
16:00 Amami Folk Music
16:20 Eisa Traditional Dancing Finale